A Jordanian police officer was killed and another injured after a stabbing attack in the capital, Amman, in an incident authorities have described as a suspected terrorist act.
The victim, identified by the Public Security Directorate as Corporal Jawad Ali Khalaf al-Salayta, was attacked on Thursday on Medina Street in western Amman.
According to security officials, the assailant used a bladed weapon to target the officer before a nearby police patrol intervened. During the confrontation, another security officer suffered injuries to the face while helping detain the suspect.
Al-Salayta was taken to hospital but later died from his wounds. The injured officer remains under medical care and is reported to be in stable condition.
Jordanian security officials said preliminary findings indicate that the attack was planned in advance and specifically targeted personnel of the country's security services.
Investigators are examining the suspect's background and possible motives, while authorities continue gathering evidence related to the incident.
Local media reported that the attack took place near the Sri Lankan Embassy and that officers prevented the suspect from gaining access to the fallen policeman's weapon.
Reports also said security personnel recovered multiple bladed weapons from the suspect, including two daggers.
The attack prompted an immediate response from senior officials.
Government spokesperson and Minister of Government Communication Mohammad al-Momani said Prime Minister Jafar Hassan was closely monitoring developments and had instructed authorities to quickly establish the circumstances surrounding what he described as a terrorist act.
Al-Momani said any attack against security personnel performing official duties represented an assault on the state's institutions and the rule of law.
The government vowed to pursue all legal measures against anyone found to be involved.
The stabbing comes less than two weeks after a deadly attack in Karak Governorate, where gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church, killing nine people and injuring dozens in one of the country's most serious recent security incidents.
Jordanian authorities have not indicated whether the Amman stabbing is connected to the church attack.
Following the Karak killings, King Abdullah II said extremist groups would not be allowed to undermine Jordan's security or national unity.
The latest incident is likely to renew concerns over domestic security in a country that has largely maintained stability despite years of regional conflict and instability in neighbouring states.
Security forces remain on heightened alert as investigators work to determine whether the attack was carried out by a lone suspect or involved a broader network.
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